I have said all along that I am not a sailor. I was gutsy enough to take off with Kjartan in 2002 with only books and reading about other people's experiences to credit for. In saying this, and after 5 years sailing in the Pacific on Wiskun, I have learned much more about sailing, BUT only on Wiskun. I was browsing through other sailing sites yesterday and this got my interest - Laser Sailing. According to Wikipedia, the Laser dinghy was originally designed by a Canadian, Bruce Kirby. The history
"began with a phone call between Canadians Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce. While discussing the possibility of a car-topped dinghy (a boat small enough to be carried on a roof rack of a typical car) for a line of camping equipment, Bruce Kirby sketched what would be known as "the million dollar doodle". The plans stayed with Kirby until 1970 when One Design and Offshore Yachtsman magazine held a regatta for boats under $1000, called "America's Teacup". After a few sail modifications, the Laser easily won its class."
In searching further, I came across this youtube video which I want to share with you.
title="Laser Sailing">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImuyZtbDZ5Q
Now THIS is perfect for the Davao Gulf, don't you think so?